Radiology/Cardiology X-Ray Technologist
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: X-Ray Tech (Radiology / Cardiology)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position floats between units: No
• On-call required: Yes, 1/month
• Weekends required: No
• Block schedules required: No
• Expected patient ratio: 1:1
• Special requirements: OR/O-arm experience needed
• Schedule: Most likely day to mid-shift 4/10s
• 48 hours approved: No
• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total staffed beds: 418
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (X-Ray Tech)
• Years of experience: Minimum 1 year (based on "1YR/1ST TIMERS OK")
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• License: Must hold a valid license for Radiology Technologist (RT) as per state requirements
• Certifications (must be current and from approved organizations):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • Chemotherapy certification (if applicable)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (if applicable)
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) (if applicable)
• Competencies: Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing: May be required on a unit-by-unit basis (must score 80% or higher if required)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Fit Mask: Required for travel candidates; must be updated annually
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years; declination acceptable)
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months; annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination acceptable
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination acceptable
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (9/1–3/30); declination acceptable
  • COVID Vaccine or Declination required
• Drug Testing: 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years from supervisors
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• State-specific searches and attestations as applicable (Oregon and Washington requirements)

Facility & System Requirements

• Must complete required WorkRamp modules prior to start (including regulatory, specialty-specific, and regional modules)
• Epic charting system training and transcript required prior to moving to productive work status
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)
• Float Policy Acknowledgement required (may be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance)

Additional Notes

• This position does not require weekend or block scheduling but does require on-call availability once per month.
• The schedule is expected to be primarily day to mid-shift with 4/10 hour shifts.
• The facility uses Epic for charting and requires completion of Epic training modules.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this X-Ray Tech travel contract position in Portland, Oregon.